This is Winston, an adorable puppy that has recently been adopted by the Royal Navy in Um Qasr. Here is his story in his owners own words:
”Little Winston was found in Umm Qasr camp hiding by the bins, shivering and whimpering. He was taken in and washed up and emerged a very much cleaner little pup! He was alone by the bins, however outside the wall was a litter of puppies which are believed to have been drowned or shot. Now however he enjoys playing with everyone, sleeping and eating proper food.
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It’s New Years Eve 2009 and we are getting ready to enter 2010 at full speed!
Fundraising and preparation for Oso is going well and we are hoping to be able to move her very shortly.
We have now also taken on the mammoth task of getting Winston the puppy home on behalf of the Royal Navy lads and lasses based in Um Qasr, Iraq, please take a look at his story in the Animal Stories section.
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Hi everyone. Well, I am settling well in my new surroundings in Afghanistan and have so far had 3 requests to get cat and dogs out of Afghanistan. All of the requests for Afghan are being passed to Nowzad Dogs are they are the experts in animal movements from Afghanistan and I will be assisting them.
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This is Oso. Oso’s owner is a US Soldier serving in Afghanistan and below is her story in her own words.
”I’m just a lil pup that was graciously picked up by soldiers that saw me and my siblings wandering without a mother. They knew we would die so they saved us.
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Welcome to the all new Baghdad Animal Rescue website. There have been a few changes including a section where you as supporters can post your comments so please get posting!
Recent weeks have been extremely busy and I am pleased to report that Trouble the kitten made it safely back to the States on 10th Dec 09 and is now settling well with her family.
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15 October 2009 – The Forester
“Three dogs – Sandbag, Dirtbag and Royal – and a cat called Hesco have been brought back to the UK after befriending British soldiers in Iraq.
FTV catches up with Louise Hastie at Precious Pets kennels in Newnham where the dogs are currently in quarantine.”
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09 October 2009 – This Gloucestershire
“Rescue worker Louise Hastie dropped in on the Forest of Dean yesterday to see British mascot Sandbag in his new home.
The Labrador cross was clearly delighted to see the woman who saved him from a life on the streets of Basra.
And after seeing Sandbag and his puppy Dirtbag in quarantine at Precious Pets kennels in Blaize Bailey, she said it made her dangerous rescue mission worthwhile.”
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09 October 2009 – South Wales Argus
” A month ago, these animals were living as strays in an Iraqi warzone, in danger of being killed by allied troops or insurgents.
But after staff at a Monmouthshire horse hospital helped raise £13,000, they are now in the UK and preparing for a new life in Gwent.
The three street dogs – Dirtbag, Sandbag and Royal – and Hesco the cat were adopted by British army and navy units at the Umm Qasr base, Basra.”
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08 October 2009 – Abergavenny Chronicle
“CATS and dogs who were looked after by soldiers and had to be abandoned in Basra have been flown thousand of miles from the war torn country to be re-homed thanks to a Monmouthshire animal charity.
The whole operation has been co-ordinated by SWHP field officer, Emma Simpson who first heard of the plight of the animals through Facebook. She has worked tirelessly and has been in constant contact with Louise at Baghdad Cat Rescue.
The Blue cross have been collecting money for the cause and generous members of public raised more than £14,000.”
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